Fight For Your Rights

Through both gallery explorations and guided simulations, students consider the different avenues of activism during the Civil Rights Movement. 

They will learn about non-violent protest organized by students groups like the Atlanta Student Movement; they will discover the various ways young people went from being bystanders to upstanders in the face of difficulty; they will find out what baseball and Civil Rights icon Henry Aaron meant when he said, “Keep Swinging;” and they will discover the outcomes of desegregation in the city of Atlanta by examining artifacts in our Gatheround exhibit.

By the end of this tour, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of both the activism and the results of the Civil Rights Movement. 

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Fight For You Rights Teacher Guide

Enrich your students’ experience using our pre and post-tour activities.

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These lesson plans are specifically designed to support both in-person and virtual school tours offered by Atlanta History Center; however, they are available for use by any educator. Atlanta History Center encourages teachers to preview all materials prior to use to determine the appropriateness for their particular grade level and students.

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